US Bridges

Oaklandon RD over Dry Branch

Good

Marion County, Indiana · 00.30 N of 75th ST · Structure no. 4900036

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
72 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,803
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oaklandon RD over Dry Branch is a concrete continuous slab carrying Oaklandon RD over Dry Branch in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 7,803 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,595 by 2039. The structure is 72 ft (22 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesOaklandon RD
CrossesDry Branch
Location00.30 N of 75th ST
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.89532, -85.95715
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length72 ft (22 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,803 (2019)
Projected traffic11,595 by 2039
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Oaklandon RD over Dry Branch built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Oaklandon RD over Dry Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Oaklandon RD over Dry Branch carry?

About 7,803 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Oaklandon RD over Dry Branch?

The structure is 72 ft (22 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Oaklandon RD over Dry Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.